Latest United Arab Emirates News
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Etihad Rail Trials Passenger Service in Coordination with Abu Dhabi Emergency Authorities
Etihad Rail has operated a passenger train service between Al Ghuwaifat station, near the Saudi border, and Al Faya station in Abu Dhabi.
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UAE: Prime Minister Travels on Etihad Rail Between Dubai and Fujairah
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has reviewed progress on the Etihad Rail project, travelling between Dubai and Fujairah.
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UAE: Etihad Rail to Launch High-Speed Train from Abu Dhabi to Dubai
Etihad Rail has officially announced a high-speed train project connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
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Hitachi Rail to Provide Communication Systems for Etihad Rail
Hitachi Rail has been selected as the master systems integrator for Etihad Rail’s first passenger rail service in the United Arab Emirates.
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Hitachi Rail to Implement Etihad Rail MaaS Solution
Hitachi Rail has been selected to deliver a Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) solution for Etihad Rail's network in the UAE.
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Etihad Rail Rebrands with New Corporate Identity and Vision
Etihad Rail has revealed a new corporate identity, marking the evolution of its mission, vision, and values.
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Etihad Rail Completes First Passenger Journey from Abu Dhabi to Al Dhannah
Etihad Rail has completed its first passenger rail journey between Abu Dhabi City and Al Dhannah City alongside ADNOC leadership.
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CRRC to Supply 21 Passenger Trains to Etihad Rail
CRRC will supply 21 passenger diesel multiple units (DMU) to Etihad Rail for the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) first national rail network.
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Etihad Rail Completes UAE National Rail Network Project
Etihad Rail has announced the completion of the UAE National Rail Network, which will link the seven emirates with its primary railway.
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UAE: Etihad Rail Completes Tracklaying in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah
Etihad Rail has completed the tracklaying works in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah as part of the last package for the UAE National Rail Network.
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UAE: Etihad Rail Connects ICAD Railway Freight Terminal to National Main Line
Etihad Rail has connected the national rail network’s main line with the ICAD-based railway freight terminal currently under construction.
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ENSCO Wins 15+ Year Track Safety Project From Etihad Rail
Etihad Rail has awarded ENSCO a contract for a track inspection vehicle to assist in the building of the UAE’s first freight and passenger r…
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Final Piece of Railway Track Connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai Is Laid
A ceremonious event: the final piece of track is laid on the 256km railway line connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
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UAE Railways Program Officially Launched
The UAE Railways Program, a strategy for the Emirates’ railway sector, has been officially launched at a special event at Dubai’s EXPO 2020.
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UAE National Rail Network Tunnels Completed Ahead of Schedule
Etihad Rail has completed the excavation of the nine tunnels that make up Package D of Stage Two of the UAE National Rail Network.
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Keolis-MHI Joint Venture Begins Operations of Dubai Metro and Tram Networks
The Keolis-MHI Rail Management and Operation LLC consortium has begun operating the Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram networks.
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Etihad Rail Completes Excavation of Gulf Railway's Longest Rail Tunnel
Etihad Rail has completed the excavation of the longest rail tunnel on the Gulf Railways project, measuring 1.8km under the Hajar Mountains.
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Alstom Obtains 5-Year Service Contract for Dubai Airport APM
Following its acquisition of Bombardier Transportation in January, Alstom has obtained a five-year services contract for Dubai Airport's APM…
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Dubai Route 2020 Metro Line Starts Carrying Passengers
The Route 2020 metro line in Dubai, United Arab Emirates has entered revenue service. It connects Jabal Ali Station with the World Expo site…
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Industry Insider Week 28 – 10 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 28: Alstom supplies final 'Jazz' train, traction systems for 222 metro cars and delivers training.
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Industry Insider Week 26 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 26: A look at UNIFE's most recent Vision Paper, Bombardier NINA trains undergo modernisation and more
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Etihad Rail Awards Civil and Track Works Contracts
Etihad Rail Stage 2 Packages B & C have been awarded to China Railway Construction Corporation and Ghantoot Transport & General Contracting.
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Alstom and Ajman University (UAE) Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Alstom and Ajman University in the United Arab Emirates have signed a MoU. In return for expertise, Alstom will have access to the local tal…
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RTA Inspects Progress of New Trains for Dubai Metro
A delegation from the Roads and Transport Authority has visited France to check the work progress in the manufacturing of 50 new trains for …